Whiterocks Ventures is has an expertise in reclamation of land in Edmonton but to approach Whiterocks, you need to first know what land reclamation is. The term “land reclamation” is used to describe two different activities. In the first sense, it involves modifying wetlands or waterways to convert them into usable land, usually for the purpose of development. It can also be a process in which damaged land is restored to its natural state. In both cases, the term is used to refer to some sort of process that is designed to fundamentally alter the characteristics of a piece of land to achieve a desired end goal.
The practice of filling in wetlands and waterways to make more land is ancient. Humans tend to settle near water, since they need it to survive, and because waterways can be used as a method of transportation for people and goods. As human settlements grow, the pressure on the existing land also grows, and people may start to expand outwards by filling in the surrounding area. Land reclamation has historically been accomplished with garbage and other landfill material, making reclaimed areas highly unstable and prone to developing sinkholes.
Reclaimed land can also be quite expensive, since it is located close to the water in areas that are appealing to many settlers. People may be willing to pay a premium for reclaimed land, especially if they used to live and do business by the shoreline and the reclamation has pushed their property inland. In some regions of the world, this process happened so long ago that people are not aware that they are living and doing business on land that was created by artificial means.
Land reclamation is also used to repair environmental damage. For example, if a beach becomes severely eroded, beach nourishment may be used to restore the beach, a method designed to preserve the existing natural environment. Land reclamation is also used in regions that experience desertification, with the goal of turning arid land into farmland. Regions like Southern California were settled after reclamation made the land usable, while in parts of Africa and Asia where the desert is expanding, the process is used to keep human communities intact.
Environmentalists use a version to repair land that has been subjected to some form of environmental damage. For example, heavily polluted land may be put on a land reclamation plan that is designed to remove the pollutants and promote the re-establishment of native plant and animal species. Damaged wetlands, including those that have been filled to make usable land, can also be reclaimed through a slow environmental remediation process.
Land Reclamation in Edmonton Land reclamation is the process of recovering land that is considered degraded, damaged, or no longer suitable for development. WR Trucking employs proven methods like soil remediation, grading, and vegetation re-establishment to clean up sites damaged by industrial use, erosion, or construction. Whether for remediation or your next build, we take care to follow Alberta’s reclamation and construction laws from our branch in Edmonton.
In Alberta, reclamation can cover different types of land: oilfield sites, mined land, wetlands and peatlands, disturbed beaches, as well as contaminated industrial sites and farmlands. White Rock Trucking is focused on restoring land that has been environmentally damaged, as well as lands prepared for development throughout the province.
Land reclamation enhances soil health, restores natural habitats, and reduces pollution. For the communities of Edmonton and Alberta, it is ultimately a good way to increase land use, assist biodiversity and sustainable development. Reclaimed land may be reused for agriculture, housing, or redeveloped at some later time.
A typical land reclamation consists of the following:
This rulemaking can go on. White Rock Trucking will take a methodical approach so that we are successful in the long term and acceptable to regulators.
Yes, land reclamation is incredibly applicable to the oil fields and mining that’s happening in Alberta. White Rock Trucking has the experience and knowledge to rehabilitate these sites through soil removal, re-establishment of topography and vegetative cover in order to achieve Provincial land reclamation standards.
Project duration depends on the size of the property, the degree of contamination and the projected land use. The majority of land reclamation is done in Edmonton over the course of weeks to several months. White Rock Trucking has personalized schedules following an extensive on-site examination.
In Alberta, reclamation of land requires permits from the authorities (e.g., at the provincial level –the AER and Alberta Environment and Parks). These might be reclamation certificates, environmental impact studies and soil manipulation permits. White Rock Trucking helps clients obtain permits easily.
Land Reclamation: The process of recovering disturbed or degraded land and returning it, as closely as possible, to its natural form and productivity. It does so by eliminating pollution, reshaping the land, and reintroducing native plants. Individual approach – complete solutions. In Edmonton and White Rock, we apply the latest in remediation and restoration practices to optimize land health and productivity.
White Rock Trucking reclaims land for both development and environmental restoration. Whether preparing land for construction or restoring ecosystems, our Edmonton-based team tailors each project to meet client goals and environmental regulations.
We are reclaiming all sorts of ruined land, from:
Our Alberta reclamation services are designed to return functionality and ecological value.
Wetlands and beaches are often reclaimed with the use of sediment, as well as haunches and blocks, and the restoration of native plants. By rehabilitating these delicate environments and following Alberta’s conservation regulations, the company uses eco-friendly practices that are easy on the environment.
Absolutely. Land reclamation is great for decertified or polluted areas that need environmental cleanup. White Rock Trucking recovers those lands to beneficial use through soil testing, contaminant abatement, and re-vegetation.
Our environmental remediation methods include:
The methods help in restoring ecological equilibrium and enable the use of land for sustainable purposes.
The duration of the land reclamation project can range anywhere from weeks to months, depending on the complexity of the site. White Rock Trucking gives real-time frames from site measurement and project scope.
